Election officials must maintain the chain of custody for ballots, voting machines, and other equipment to ensure the integrity of the election.

Accurate, reliable results play a role in free and fair elections. So does explaining the data and helping people understand when and how it will be reported. Interview by Patrick Healy With Wilson ...

A “vote here” signs sits outside the Longfellow High School polling location on Election Day in Minneapolis on Nov. 5, 2024.